§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the number of tons of coal imported in each of the last 12 months to the latest available date, the average cost per ton in each of these months and the cost per ton of domestically produced coal in each of those months.
§ Mr. EmeryStatistics of coal imports from the Overseas Trade Statistics of the United Kingdom are as follows:
Thousand tones £ per tonne March 1972 1,550 9.5 April 1972 987 8.7 May 1972 490 8.8 June 1972 332 9.8 July 1972 206 10.2 August 1972 150 10.3 September 1972 292 11.3 October 1972 190 11.9 November 1972 208 11.6 December 1972 83 11.7 January 1973 176 10.7 February 1973 86 12.2 There are no monthly statistics of the cost of domestically produced coal. Annual data can be found in the reports and accounts of the National Coal Board.
§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the present level of coal stocks; whether he is satisfied with the amount; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. EmeryThe latest figures are available in the Weekly Statistical Statement published by the Department.